100-year-old wins in Germany's local elections

Lisel Hayse, part of the group JEir Fur kibou has won the most votes in the race for local elections in Kirchheimbolen, a city of eight thousand people.

Its choice was a bit contradictory even with its party campaign, which focused on sustainable development, citizens' participation and youth engagement.

In a statement handed down to CNN, the leader of her party has said she is mentally and physically strong to do the job.

Moose Hayse has turned 100 years in April and has decided to race for the Council spring of this year. On the list of 20 candidates, it has appeared before”, he said.

Hayse, a former retired teacher and swimmer, has held part of her campaign with the promise of reopening pools into the wild./ P ERISCOPIA